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Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream by Clinique. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern eye creams and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and Clinique.

Full Ingredient List

WaterAquaEau, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Whey ProteinLactis ProteinProtéine Du Petit-Lait, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sucrose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Tridecyl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Molasses ExtractSaccharum OfficinarumExtrait De Mélasse, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Bisabolol, PEG-8, BeeswaxCera AlbaCire D'Abeille, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Nylon-12, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

Formulation Deep Dive

Clinique's Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream is engineered as a high-performance, multi-peptide eye treatment designed to target structural protein loss and periorbital aging. The carrier system utilizes a sophisticated emulsion base of water, tridecyl trimellitate, and glycerin, further enhanced by neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate and mangifera indica (mango) seed butter to provide a plush, occlusive finish suitable for delicate skin. The core performance is driven by a synergistic peptide complex, including acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, and palmitoyl tetrapetide-7, which work alongside sodium hyaluronate and caffeine to address dynamic wrinkles and microcirculation. The formula is stabilized via a complex polymer network of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer and acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, utilizing a preservative system of phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate to ensure the long-term stability of the botanical and peptide actives.

Ingredient Analysis

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WaterAquaEau NOT RATED
Tridecyl Trimellitate NOT RATED
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate NOT RATED
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate NOT RATED
Glyceryl Behenate NOT RATED
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter GREAT
To replenish lipids, seal in moisture, fortify weakened skin and hair structures, and deliver antioxidant defense.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Strengthener Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent UV Protector
Propanediol GREAT
Improve hydration, solubilize actives, enhance texture and absorption, support barrier function.
Hydrator Emollient Barrier Support Solvent
Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter GREAT
To hydrate and reinforce the skin and hair barrier, diminish inflammation, and protect from oxidative stress while improving texture and manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent UV Protector Emulsifier
Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides NOT RATED
Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract NOT RATED
Gelidiella Acerosa Extract NOT RATED
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract NOT RATED
Laminaria digitata Extract GREAT
Deeply hydrate, protect, and calm the skin and scalp while enhancing texture, resilience, and overall radiance.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Antioxidant Strengthener Soother Barrier Support
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract NOT RATED
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract GREAT
Deliver catechin-based antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to support photoprotection, calm irritation, and help normalize excess sebum.
Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Oil Control Agent Anti-Aging Agent UV Protector
Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract NOT RATED
Whey ProteinLactis ProteinProtéine Du Petit-Lait NOT RATED
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract NOT RATED
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 GREAT
Reduces dynamic wrinkles and expression lines by inhibiting neurotransmitter release.
Texture Enhancer Soother Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
Acetyl Octapeptide-1 GOOD
To reduce dynamic facial wrinkles by competitively inhibiting SNARE complex formation, thereby decreasing neurotransmitter release and relaxing mimic muscles.
Barrier Support Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 NOT RATED
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 NOT RATED
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 NOT RATED
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate NOT RATED
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate GREAT
To enhance skin and scalp health by supporting the microbiome, strengthening barrier function, and providing soothing and antimicrobial effects.
Hydrator Antioxidant Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support Preservative
Hyaluronic Acid GREAT
To provide intense hydration, plump the skin, reinforce the skin’s barrier, and diminish signs of aging.
Hydrator Moisturizer Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) GREAT
To provide antioxidant protection, moisturize and condition the skin and hair, support the skin’s barrier function, soothe irritation, and protect against environmental damage.
Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Antioxidant Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Butylene Glycol GOOD
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance the absorption of active ingredients, and improve product texture and stability.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Solvent Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol GOOD
Stabilize and thicken emulsions while depositing a soft, emollient film that improves skin feel and hair manageability.
Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Barrier Support Emulsifier
Caffeine GOOD
To reduce puffiness and dark circles, improve skin tone, and stimulate hair growth.
Antioxidant Strengthener Anti-Inflammatory Agent Tone Evener Anti-Aging Agent Blood Flow Modulator
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate NOT RATED
Sucrose NOT RATED
Acetyl Glucosamine NOT RATED
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate NOT RATED
Arachidyl Glucoside NOT RATED
Jojoba Esters NOT RATED
Tridecyl Stearate NOT RATED
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate NOT RATED
Molasses ExtractSaccharum OfficinarumExtrait De Mélasse NOT RATED
Trehalose GREAT
To deliver deep, sustained hydration and barrier fortification while providing antioxidant protection and formulation stability — ensuring skin and hair remain supple, resilient, and balanced.
Hydrator Moisturizer Texture Enhancer Antioxidant Soother Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support
Ethylhexylglycerin NOT RATED
Cholesterol NOT RATED
Bisabolol GREAT
To soothe and protect the skin and scalp by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.
Antioxidant Strengthener Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support
PEG-8 NOT RATED
BeeswaxCera AlbaCire DAbeille, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Nylon-12, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol NOT RATED
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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